Residences on College Hill
2109 College St,
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
$365 - $1,400
1-4 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Cedar Falls, IA
What is the average rent in Cedar Falls, IA?
$1,006/month
Average Rent
630 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2026, the average rent in Cedar Falls, IA is $1,006 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Cedar Falls more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Cedar Falls, you can expect to pay about $911 per month for a studio, $1,006 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,173 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,302 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Cedar Falls, IA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $17 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2026
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Rent Ranges in Cedar Falls, IA
Last Updated February 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
8%
Below $700/month
38%
$700 - $1,000/month
33%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
21%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cedar Falls?
Based on current rent prices, College Square and Downtown Cedar Falls" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cedar Falls.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cedar Falls?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Cedar Falls and College Square" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cedar Falls.
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Which Cedar Falls neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Cedar Falls with the most apartments available are Downtown Cedar Falls and College Square" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cedar Falls, IA?
Because the average rent in Cedar Falls is $1,006, you’ll want to make about $3,353 per month or $40,236 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Cedar Falls, IA is 10.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Cedar Falls is 13.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $911 - $1,302. You can expect to pay 3.5% less for groceries, 19.7% less for utilities, and 10.0% less for transportation.
How does Cedar Falls, IA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Cedar Falls, IA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,185/month
One Bedroom
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$1,363/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,457/month
Three Bedroom
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.